In the midst of deportations, peaceful demonstrations, police attacks and the threat of his own arrest by federal agents, California Governor Gavin Newsom is openly confronted with US President Trump, in a conflict that could be a conflict.

The confrontation between the two men has immediately turned Newsom, the governor of the largest US state, into a “resistance” person in Trump’s uncontrolled decisions, culminating in the mass expulsion campaign.

Comes out forward and gets an advantage

The contradiction comes at a time when Newsom, who is a potential Democratic candidate for the presidency in 2028, receives fierce criticism of a part of the Democrats, for his efforts – partly through his new Podcast – to present himself in the role of the NBC.

Whatever the case, Newsom must balance the forces that are both inside and outside his control. This includes the confrontation with Trump (who is often referred to as the Governor as “Newscum”) and the president’s leading “supporters”, who are always present in newsletters, social media and political podcasts. Newsom’s conflict involves the attempt to suppress violence, while pointing out Trump’s actions – including the development of American Marines – as an exaggeration.

At the same time, Newsom has launched a messaging attack on X and through media interviews. A large number of Democratic MPs argue that their party is rallying behind it – at least for the time being – and it would be difficult for future opponents to do anything other than to join him when he takes a position in a field that is popular with Democrats voters.

Newsmakers point out that it would be an unexpected political blessing for the Governor if Trump threatens to arrest him if he decides he has violated the law.

How do Republicans and Democrats react to Trump actions

Members of the Republican Party, such as Johnson, have largely stood in the handling of the situation in Los Angeles by Trump. But Republican MP David Valadao – who represents a District in California – said he “worries about the ongoing Ice operations” in the state, urging the government “to prioritize the removal of well -known criminals”.

The Democrats, for their part, have largely agreed on their criticism of Trump, although there were two notable exceptions.

Congress’s Black Group President Yvette Clarke, DN.Y., went further than her colleagues, saying that Trump’s actions reach the level of offenses that can be offended. On the other hand, Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa, referred to the situation in Los Angeles as “anarchy and real chaos” “My party loses the moral advantage when we refuse to condemn the fire on cars, destroying buildings and attacking it.”